{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"5f5166480ffbb85c4be201d8","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/5f5166480ffbb85c4be201d8","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/5f5166480ffbb85c4be201d8","title":"Controller","description":"Pacific Crest Group provides outsourced financial and HR services to small and mid-sized businesses throughout the Bay Area. We are a fun collaborative team who foster open communication, continuous improvement creating exceptional client services.\r\nWe're growing our Accounting team and looking for a process-driven Assistant Controller to support a portfolio of clients. The Assistant Controller manages accounting operations, owns month-end close activities, prepares financial reporting, and develops junior accountings. This role works closely with a Controller and offers opportunities for professional growth and expanded client leadership. Hybrid work,Mondays in office at San Rafael HQ is required.\r\nWhat You'll Do\r\nOwn full-cycle accounting for a set of assigned clients — A/P, A/R, reconciliations, month-end close, and financial reports.\r\nReview and validate work before Controller review.\r\nidentify discrepancies, errors, red flags, unusual items, and proactively raise questions and recommendations early.\r\nBuild understanding of how the numbers connect — not just complete tasks, understand their impact on financial statements and client needs.\r\nCommunicate directly with clients on day-to-day matters, looping in the Controller when needed.\r\nProvide day-to-day guidance to advanced accountants on client accounts.\r\nCoordinate workflows, priorities, deadlines, and delegation across client team.\r\nMaintain accurate and current client procedures, checklists, and workflow documentation in Asana.\r\nCommunicate about workload, deadlines, resource needs and project risks early.\r\nWhat You'll Bring\r\n2–4 years of full-cycle accounting experience, including hands-on monthly close preparation.\r\nBA degree in Account or related field, or equivalent years of experience.\r\nDemonstrated rack record of strong, independent work as an staff accountant or similar role — validating work before presenting to clients.\r\nStrong knowledge of GAAP and how day-to-day accounting impacts financial statements.\r\nProficiency with accounting platforms including QuickBooks and Bill.com and excel; experience with Asana or similar project management tools is a plus.\r\nExperience mentoring, training, or coaching junior accounting staff.\r\nStrong project management and prioritization skills.\r\nProven ability to manage multiple deadlines with accuracy.\r\nProactive mindset — self-directed, take initiative, complete work without supervision flagging problems early.\r\nProfessional client-ready communication and presentation style.\r\nMust be eligible to work in the U.S. and live within commuting distance of San Rafael, CA.\r\nCompensation Range: $90,000 - $111,000 annually, salaried exempt hybrid position. Mondays in office at San Rafael HQ is required.\r\nBenefits : Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, Life, Disability, and flexible saving accounts. 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Hybrid work,Mondays in office at San Rafael HQ is required.\r\nWhat You'll Do\r\nOwn full-cycle accounting for a set of assigned clients — A/P, A/R, reconciliations, month-end close, and financial reports.\r\nReview and validate work before Controller review.\r\nidentify discrepancies, errors, red flags, unusual items, and proactively raise questions and recommendations early.\r\nBuild understanding of how the numbers connect — not just complete tasks, understand their impact on financial statements and client needs.\r\nCommunicate directly with clients on day-to-day matters, looping in the Controller when needed.\r\nProvide day-to-day guidance to advanced accountants on client accounts.\r\nCoordinate workflows, priorities, deadlines, and delegation across client team.\r\nMaintain accurate and current client procedures, checklists, and workflow documentation in Asana.\r\nCommunicate about workload, deadlines, resource needs and project risks early.\r\nWhat You'll Bring\r\n2–4 years of full-cycle accounting experience, including hands-on monthly close preparation.\r\nBA degree in Account or related field, or equivalent years of experience.\r\nDemonstrated rack record of strong, independent work as an staff accountant or similar role — validating work before presenting to clients.\r\nStrong knowledge of GAAP and how day-to-day accounting impacts financial statements.\r\nProficiency with accounting platforms including QuickBooks and Bill.com and excel; experience with Asana or similar project management tools is a plus.\r\nExperience mentoring, training, or coaching junior accounting staff.\r\nStrong project management and prioritization skills.\r\nProven ability to manage multiple deadlines with accuracy.\r\nProactive mindset — self-directed, take initiative, complete work without supervision flagging problems early.\r\nProfessional client-ready communication and presentation style.\r\nMust be eligible to work in the U.S. and live within commuting distance of San Rafael, CA.\r\nCompensation Range: $90,000 - $111,000 annually, salaried exempt hybrid position. 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